Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

Here's Why Nonprofits Need to Understand AI Right Now

Here's Why Nonprofits Need to Understand AI Right Now

FromAI For Good


Here's Why Nonprofits Need to Understand AI Right Now

FromAI For Good

ratings:
Length:
27 minutes
Released:
May 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sam, Dylan, and Matt share their experiences and insights on how each of them got started using AI, and then take a deep dive into the concept of prompts and explain how they are employed in conjunction with AI technology. The podcast concludes with an insightful interview featuring Kerrie Schram, the Executive Director of Kyrus Charities. Kerrie brings her expertise to the table, discussing how she has used AI to learn more about being a leader for a non-profit and how she uses ChatGPT daily to improve productivity.The hosts discuss their individual paths to discovering and utilizing AI, specifically OpenAI's GPT-3 and its subsequent iteration, GPT-4. They note the differences between AI and traditional search engines, highlighting the conversational and personalized responses that AI provides.Matt provides an analogy of the "coffee conundrum" to explain the concept of AI prompts. He emphasizes that for AI to provide a suitable response, one must be very clear and specific with the information given in the prompt.They discuss the significance of being precise with AI prompts to ensure the best possible response. Moreover, they highlight that their goal is to share their experiences to help others realize the potential of AI in improving productivity, creativity, and speed in their work and personal lives.The podcast hosts represent different perspectives on AI: Sam, who looks at AI as a way to increase his team's productivity and effectiveness; Matt, who examines AI from a technical systems point of view; and Dylan, who uses AI in creative applications such as audio and visuals.The hosts introduce their guest, Keri Schram from Kyrus Charities, who shares her experience of using AI to learn about the nonprofit sector and enhance her workflow. She highlights the usefulness of asking AI to simplify complex concepts, akin to "explaining it to me like I'm a fifth grader," to facilitate understanding. SHOW NOTESChatGPT: https://chat.openai.comMicrosoft Bing: https://www.bing.com/newKerrie Schram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrie-schram-65b205a3/Kyrus Charities: https://www.kyruscharities.orgAI FOR GOODShow Website: https://www.aiforgoodpodcast.comSubstack Newsletter: coming soonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgoodpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/aiforgoodpodLinkedIn: coming soonOUR OTHER PROJECTSSam: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-nonprofit-leader-6889964925670744064/Dylan: https://www.youtube.com/@oscillatrMatt: https://www.alericsaga.comTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro00:50 How we got started in AI07:05 How our roles in the nonprofit sector reflect our interests in AI07:48 Kerrie Schram interview25:12 Outro Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (6)

On the AI For Good podcast, Sam Wheatley, Dylan Bowes, and Mathew Sides aim to inspire leaders in the nonprofit world to harness the power of AI technology, transforming the way they operate, boost productivity, and optimize resources.Some have compared the AI revolution to the invention of the printing press or the dawn of electricity. While it will take time to understand the full impact of artificial intelligence on our culture and economy, one thing is for certain: AI is here for good–this podcast exists to help nonprofit leaders implement AI *for good*. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.